Windy Night with Wild Horses

by Mary Pope Osborne

Grades 1-4; Genre - Fantasy; GRL N; AR pts. 1.0

Jack and Annie are whisked away to Mongolia to rescue little horses.

Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. Summarize what Jack and Annie will be doing in this story. They are going to Mongolia to be Eco-volunteers p.7

Chapter 2

1. Using the information in this chapter, describe Tuya. 11-12 years old; responsible; warm and welcoming; tried to follow the rules, but saw that Jack and Annie were also responsible; helps with the Mongolian Tours; has a good relationship with the bus driver p.15
2. How did Jack and Annie convince Tuya to let them on the bus without a grown-up? They told her about their adventures being Eco-volunteers around the world p.16

Chapter 3

1. How did Tuya think critically and problem solve in this chapter? She figured out how to help Jack and Annie stay at the nature preserve by letting them stay with her and her family p.27

Chapter 4

1. Compare a nomad’s lifestyle to the way you live. Listen to three comparisons your child makes p.32
2. What do you think the big surprise is? Listen to your child’s answer p.38

Chapter 5

1. What is the difference between a wild horse and a tame horse? A wild horse is free and roams at will and isn’t trained to let people ride them; a tame horse is usually owned, trained and taken care of by their owner. They are also trained for people to ride them p.41

Chapter 6

1. Why is it a miracle for the Takhi to arrive in Mongolia? They had died out in Mongolia, but other countries had them in their zoos from around the world and are starting to return them to Mongolia; they are the last wild horses on earth p.49
2. Give an example of a way Jack was honest in this chapter. He realized he left the gate to the horse corral open and confessed to Annie instead of just staying quiet about it p.57

Chapter 7

1. Why were the wolves dangerous to the Takhi? The Takhi had only lived in zoos and didn’t recognize predators or know how to defend themselves p.54

Chapter 8

1. What fantastic beast appeared and how did it help Jack and Annie? A white stallion; led the lost horses back to the corral p.69
2. What does the author mean, “on the first night of their new lives, all the wild horses were safely back home.” Jack and Annie felt like new people because of their experience and seeing this unique way of life p.76

Chapter 9

1. Why was Jack relieved in this chapter? He didn’t leave the gate open, the latch had broken, so the Takhi escaping the corral wasn’t his fault p.80
2. Why did Jack and Annie tell Tuya what really happened and not her mom? Tuya will believe them and her mom probably wouldn’t p.83

Chapter 10

1. What did you like about this story? Listen to your child’s answer
2. What is a theme you observed during this story? Teamwork and courage; nature and adventure; wildlife conservation